Irish singer Niall Horan fears future hip replacement as joint problems worsen
“He’s had a hip done 18 months ago. “He’s getting another hip done now.” When it was pointed…
Mr Whippy Waikato street runs at risk amid soaring fuel prices, supply fears
“Those are the three towns that are closest to us.” Mr Whippy Waikato SE (south-east) franchise holders Stu…
Craig Bellamy fears Eliesa Katoa may never play NRL again after brain injury
“I don’t know if he’ll play next year … I don’t know if he’ll play again. “The doctors…
How generative AI is reshaping New Zealand education
A professor specialising in the uses and misuses of AI in education said new software to detect it…
NZX drops 2% as oil-shock fears send markets tumbling – Market close
The Australian S&P/ASX 200 Index was down 1.73% to 8490.8 points at 6pm NZ time; the Japanese Nikkei…
Fuel crisis fears as unleaded 91 petrol jumps 10 cents in days, stations run dry
The last time New Zealand crossed the $3 threshold was in early March 2022, immediately following Russia’s invasion…
Fuel security warning: How vulnerable New Zealand is to a global oil shock – The Front Page
Some commentators are calling it the “biggest oil disruption in history” and it’s believed oil could hit US$150…
Australia grants asylum to Iran women footballers
US President Donald Trump earlier said he had spoken with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to confirm the…
Oil bursts US$100 a barrel and shares slump – Market close
Overseas Across the Tasman, the S&P/ASX had fallen 3.2% to 8567.4 points at 5.30pm NZ time. The Japanese…
Rare Shepherd’s beaked whale washed up dead at Auckland beach being moved amid toxic hazard fears
Local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki were appointed to organise the removal of the carcass, being done today.…
Long queues for petrol as Kiwis brace for price hikes amid Middle East conflict
“We’ve noticed this week that sales have been up 10-15% … I guess that’s exacerbated today because today…
Great white shark scare: Fears of apex predator in Banks Peninsula unfounded after tag washes ashore
Midge, a 2.8-metre female, was initially tagged near Stewart Island and travelled north through the Tasman Sea to…